Alyssa Milano warns followers about voter suppression

The “Who’s the Boss?” actress has apparently bought into the idea that the GOP’s proposed voter ID laws are designed with the express purpose of preventing minorities and the elderly from voting. She tweeted out a link to a fear-mongering Mother Jones article, complete with composite disenfranchised voters:

Since the start of 2011, more than 180 bills have been introduced in 41 states (and counting) that could make it harder for you to register to vote, prove that you’re eligible to vote, vote early, or vote by mail. In fact, the Brennan Center for Justice estimates that at least 5 million voters nationwide could be affected by these bills. Thanks, local legislators!

Twitterers were quick to point out that there is nothing discriminatory about requiring valid IDs from potential voters:

@Alyssa_Milano ID is required while signing a check, or getting a new address at the Post Office. Showing ID to vote does not a block make.